In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey (2013)
In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.
Cast
- John Fahey - Himself (Archival footage)
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- What is In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey about?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.
- Who directed In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey was directed by James Cullingham.
- Who stars in In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey stars John Fahey.
- How long is In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey produced?
- In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey was produced in Canada.